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Queen's Staircase
Historical landmark · Nassau ·
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"One of the smaller forts in the Bahamas sits right at the heart of downtown Nassau. Fort Fincastlewas built from cut limestone atop Bennett’s Hill to defend Nassau from pirates. One of the most notable features near the fort andhistoric complexis the Queen’s Staircase, a 66-step stairway hewn from solid rock by slaves to connect the fort to the city. You can walk the stairs as you make your way to the fort, then enjoy a great view of the city and the coastline. If you’re counting steps, you’ll notice that thereareonly 65;that’s because the final step is buried under the modern asphalt paving at the bottom."
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